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AK16 KUN

2016 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,211 mi
Last recorded100,211 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 KUN
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 100,211 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 95,942 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 95,941 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 92,670 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 88,263 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 84,381 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 80,790 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 66,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

How Reliable is the Kia Carens?

Based on 476,991 MOT tests across 36,863 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
6,950
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
36,863
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29,613
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,176
parking brake recording little or no effort 12,318
position lamp(s) not working 11,979
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,018
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AK16 KUN is a 2016 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Kia Carens models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 49,747 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Carens fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 29,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK16 KUN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Carens typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 10 years old, this Kia Carens is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK16 KUN registered?

AK16 KUN is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 5 April 2016.

Is AK16 KUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK16 KUN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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